Olivia Rodrigo slams backlash over her babydoll dresses
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Key Points:
- Olivia Rodrigo criticized online backlash over her babydoll dresses, calling the sexualization of her fully covered outfits "really disturbing" and highlighting a cultural normalization of pedophilia.
- She referenced her inspiration from ’90s riot grrrl icons like Kathleen Hanna and Courtney Love, emphasizing her intention to channel their style rather than appear "sexy."
- The controversy arose after Rodrigo wore babydoll-style outfits in her "Drop Dead" music video and a live performance, prompting accusations of "pedo bait" and inappropriate dressing.
- Rodrigo pointed out the double standard between her babydoll dresses and more revealing stage outfits, asserting her right to dress comfortably without being sexualized.
- Some defenders suggest the backlash may be part of bot-driven smear campaigns similar to those targeting other female artists, though no coordinated attack on Rodrigo has been confirmed; her new album releases June 12 with a tour starting in September.